Orange Cake Recipe with Chocolate Frosting

A simple and easy-to-make cake, this cake is much appreciated for late afternoon snacks. Try it!

The carefully crafted recipe combines the citrus sweetness of orange with the seductive indulgence of chocolate.

When tasting a slice of this cake, each bite is a celebration of the harmony between orange and chocolate. The soft texture of the dough combined with the creaminess of the topping creates an irresistible balance. It’s more than just a sweet treat; It is an invitation to a journey of gustatory pleasure.

This recipe isn’t just a cake; is a delicious chapter in the history of confectionery, where orange and chocolate meet in a delicious and unforgettable dance.

It is a recipe that will please all palates.

Dough Ingredients

• 3 cups (tea) of wheat flour
• 2 cups of sugar (tea)
• ½ cup (tea) oil
• 1 cup (tea) of orange juice
• 3 eggs
• 1 level tablespoon of baking powder
• Zest of the peel of 1 orange

Ingredients Coverage

• 1 cup (tea) sugar
• 4 tablespoons of chocolate powder
• 4 tablespoons of orange juice
• 1 tablespoon margarine or unsalted butter

Dough Preparation Method

1. Prepare a 25 cm x 35 cm baking dish by greasing and flouring it. Reserve.
2. Preheat the oven to medium temperature.
3. In a blender, blend the first five ingredients.
4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the zest and yeast.
5. Mix with a spoon and place the dough in the pan.
6. Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the dough comes out dry.

Preparation Mode Coverage

1. In a small pan, place all the ingredients.
2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it boils.
3. Let cook for 2 minutes.
4. Spread over the still hot cake.
5. Decorate to taste.
6. Cut the cake and serve.

Mom Tips

You can add orange zest to the dough for an extra touch of flavor.

The topping presented can be replaced with creamy brigadeiro.

Approximate yield of 12 servings.

Tempo: 1h15

See also the recipe for orange cake with peel